Value: Sharing Your Gifts
Time: 20 min
Appropriate Ages: 3+
Materials:
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Book: No One is Quite Like You! by Kathleen Gwilliam and illustrated by Justin Dial
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Available HERE
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Discussion Questions for Further Consideration:
Explore these questions together with your family, class, or book club after reading the book.
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Where there any gifts in the book that surprised you or that you had not thought of before?
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What gifts do you think you might have?
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Are there any gifts that you don't have quite yet that you want to have that you could develop or work on more?
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What is a gift you appreciate that your sister/brother/friend/parent has?
Extension Activity Option:
Talent Show!!!
Let's show off all those gifts! Plan an informal talent show together, being sure to prioritize showcasing everyone's individual talents. Everyone could even share a few different talents.
Here are some ideas to get you going:
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Music performance (singing or instrument)
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Physical performance (dancing, martial arts, tumbling or acrobatics)
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Physical creation display and explanation by the creator
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Visual art- drawing, painting, origami
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Cooking/baking creation
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Writing story or poetry read aloud
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Lego or block build or scape explained
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Sharing of knowledge- sharing a few facts about a topic they are experts on
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trains
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the solar system
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How-to follow along explanation
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Language talent
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speak in another language
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recite poetry or lines from a play
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If any children are extreme introverts, consider letting them show a talent without having to say anything. Could they just show their artwork, bake a refreshment for the show, or take care of designing a spotlight?
Before the show, be sure to review the importance of listening politely as an audience member to every talent and applauding generously after everyone's performance.
For extra fun, make invitations- physical or virtual- and invite other friends or family to attend the show- in person or virtually. Consider having physical programs, seating, announcers, or refreshments.